Electrical Maintenance Technician – Shoalhaven Pumped Hydro

7 days ago

Lake Illawarra, New South Wales, Australia Slade Industries Pty Ltd Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Slade Industries is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join the long-term maintenance team at the Shoalhaven Pumped Hydro Project.

This is a local position based in the Kangaroo Valley / Shoalhaven region. Preference will be given to candidates who already live locally, however relocation assistance may be considered for the right candidate who brings the required skills and experience.

We are offering both permanent and casual opportunities with a standard 38-hour Monday to Friday work week.

Overtime is available on an occasional basis during planned outages, this is optional, not compulsory. From time to time, call-outs and night shifts may also arise, providing additional earning opportunities for those interested.

This role suits individuals looking for stable, consistent hours with the flexibility to take on extra work when it suits them.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A strong electrical background with proven instrumentation experience.
  • Broad industrial experience, with hydroelectric or power generation knowledge seen as a strong advantage.
  • Proficiency in using computerised maintenance management systems.
  • The ability to raise defect notifications, support planning, and complete tasks efficiently and safely.
  • Experience supporting both planned outages and forced outages, with the ability to work under performance-based KPIs.
  • Strong organisational skills and a proactive mindset, with the ability to maintain oversight of ongoing operational needs.

About the role:

  • You'll be responsible for the preventative and corrective maintenance of hydroelectric plant and equipment at Shoalhaven Pumped Hydro. This includes working on critical electrical systems and ensuring equipment reliability to keep operations running smoothly.
  • You'll also play a key role in outage planning and execution, ensuring maintenance tasks are completed on time, safely, and in line with performance requirements. This is a hands-on role where your expertise and initiative will directly support the long-term success of the project.

What's provided:

  • A new company vehicle for work use.
  • Uniforms supplied.
  • All required tools and equipment provided.
  • The opportunity to join a long-term, performance-based contract with strong job security.

Why join this project?

The Shoalhaven Pumped Hydro Project is a critical asset in Australia's renewable energy mix. This role gives you the chance to be part of maintaining one of the country's most significant hydroelectric facilities.

You'll be joining a supportive team environment with strong long-term opportunities and the chance to build your expertise in a unique and highly regarded sector.


Interested?

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Due to time restraints only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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